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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,335.47 and 342.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,335.47 and 342.96 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,335.47 = 342.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,335.47 = 342.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,335.47 × 342.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 458,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,012.79/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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